Wisconsin Supreme Court Reinforces its Stand Against the Enforcement of Waivers

By Doyice Cotten
Several liability waivers have been enforced by Wisconsin appellate courts over the years; more important, however, is the fact that the Wisconsin Supreme Court has never enforced a liability waiver. With the advent of Roberts v. T.H.E. Insurance Company (2016), that record is still intact.
Patti Roberts attended a charity event at which Sundog Ballooning, LLC, offered tethered hot air balloon rides. After watching the event for a few minutes, Roberts decided to take a ride.